Detroit Area Agency On Aging is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1983, with $105,011,307 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$105.0M
▲ 23.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$102.5M
Net assets
$29.2M
Employees
188
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Detroit Area Agency On Aging: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Detroit Area Agency On Aging: 3 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Detroit Area Agency On Aging: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Detroit Area Agency On Aging: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To educate, advocate, & promote healthy aging to enable choices that will improve quality of life.
Mi health link - provides care coordination and support services for members of integrated care organizations under the state of michigan dual eligible program. 2,485 served.
Social services - provides a variety of services to senior citizens in detroit, the five grosse pointes, hamtramck, harper woods, and highland park. 42,173 served. other programs - consists of programs for veterans, elder abuse, medicare/medicaid assistance, and other programs for the older population.
Revenue grew from $33.5M (FY2013) to $105.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$45.5M
Total liabilities
$16.3M
Net assets
$29.2M
Salaries & benefits
$12.9M
13% of expenses
Board members
26
26 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,011,307▲23.0% | $102,517,439▲19.5% | $29,165,143▲13.9% | $45,484,870▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $85,384,667▲13.3% | $85,784,146▲19.3% | $25,601,133▼0.5% | $41,055,249▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $75,347,637▲4.3% | $71,930,787▲6.7% | $25,716,927▲13.5% | $32,235,181▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $72,245,269▲6.5% | $67,386,493▲2.6% | $22,658,583▲27.8% | $28,979,415▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $67,833,215▼13.1% | $65,695,788▼11.2% | $17,732,060▲13.8% | $26,051,438▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $78,041,784▲2.3% | $73,990,707 | $15,578,770▲35.3% | $24,036,781▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $76,259,034▲9.3% | $74,014,155▲10.9% | $11,511,724▲24.3% | $22,938,742▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $69,768,954▲23.7% | $66,760,930▲19.3% | $9,260,437▲148% | $19,776,966▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,405,058▲39.4% | $55,946,460▲40.4% | $3,736,134▲14.4% | $16,767,009▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $40,472,573▲20.9% | $39,851,530▲19.5% | $3,265,225▲23.2% | $13,837,536▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $33,476,039 | $33,361,674▲16.1% | $2,650,283▲2.5% | $14,844,359▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $28,727,419▲2.4% | $2,584,706▲4.7% | $14,807,789▲35.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $28,065,929▼7.9% | $2,468,411▲8.6% | $10,940,042▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $30,464,083 | $2,273,431 | $11,422,679 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Ronald Taylor — $287,954 (0.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Taylor | President & Ceo | 37.5 | $287,954 |
| Monica Meyers | Cfo | 37.5 | $171,754 |
| Jonita Edwards | Cao | 37.5 | $146,164 |
| Wanda Bowman | Finance Director | 37.5 | $143,068 |
| Josephine Messelmani | Vice President of Clinical | 37.5 | $140,287 |
| Anne Holmes Davis | Director of Planning | 37.5 | $134,537 |
| Abigail Perry | Vp of Compliance | 37.5 | $120,092 |
| Alice G Thompson | Chair | 1 | — |
| Amy O'leary | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Annie Mae Holt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Beverlyn Hilton | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bryan Ecton | 1st Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Charlene Turner-johnson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Elaine Williams | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Fay Keys Dl Msw Mls | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Henry Conerway Jr | 2nd Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Kenneth Poynter | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Louis Green | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Wollenweber | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Michele Robinson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Precise Health Care Services LLC | Health Care | $8,413,563 |
| Total Home Health Aide Serv | Health Care | $6,051,751 |
| Trio Community Meals LLC | Food Service | $3,377,340 |
| Addus Healthcare Inc | Health Care | $3,049,419 |
| M & Y Care LLC | Health Care | $3,048,003 |
21 grants to Detroit Area Agency On Aging totaling $3.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Health first home-based primary care | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Inclusive health care partners-in-action | 2022 | $300,000 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Food first caregiver connect | 2021 | $250,000 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Grant | 2021 | $70,000 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Inclusive health care | 2020 | $157,943 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Grant | 2020 | $150,000 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Grant | 2020 | $150,000 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Coordinated food delivery systems | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Senior telehealth connect - detroit | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | General operations and supporting mission | 2020 | $29,600 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2020 | $23,057 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $10,000 |
| United Way For Southeastern Michigan | Grant | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Payments for employment and training programs | 2019 | $18,975 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2019 | $5,424 |
20 grants totaling $1.7M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Detroit Area Agency On Aging →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services | Senior services | $272,671 |
| St Patrick Senior Center Inc | Senior services | $270,048 |
| Luella Hannan Memorial Home | Senior services | $150,000 |
| Latin Americans For Social and Economic Development Inc | Senior services | $149,216 |
| Services For Older Citizens Inc | Senior services | $141,264 |
| Franklin-wright Settlements Inc | Senior services | $88,629 |
| Genesis Harbor of Opportunities Promoting Excellent | Senior services | $79,967 |
| Universal Dementia Care | Senior services | $70,453 |
| Neighborhood Service Organization | Senior services | $66,982 |
| Matrix Human Services | Senior services | $63,154 |
| Association of Chinese Americans | Senior services | $51,392 |
| Disability Network Wayne County- Detroit | Senior services | $50,000 |
| Superb Home Care Inc | Senior services | $50,000 |
| Delray United Action Council | Senior services | $46,314 |
| Bridging Communities | Senior services | $33,958 |
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Data for Detroit Area Agency On Aging (EIN 38-2320421) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.